SEGUIN – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority and Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board will present a Homeowner Maintenance of Septic Systems Course from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 10.
A program on septic system maintenance will be held Nov. 10 in Seguin. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo)
The class is free and will be held at the AgriLife Extension office in Guadalupe County, 210 E. Live Oak St.in Seguin.
“This two-hour program will provide a basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of conventional and aerobic septic systems,” said Ward Ling, AgriLife Extension program specialist, College Station.
Ling said topics covered will include treatment processes, health and safety considerations, how to inspect and maintain the system, and instruction on how activities in the home can impact the system.
“The course provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, including when to pump out a tank, and what should not go down the drain,” he said.
Seating is limited, so registration is required. To register, contact Ling at 979-845-6980 or wling@tamu.edu.
For more information, go to http://www.geronimocreek.org/
Funding is provided through a Clean Water Act grant provided to AgriLife Extension by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.
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